In Danish history, what constitutional milestone occurred in 1901, known as 'Systemskiftet' (The Change of System)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The formal recognition of parliamentarism: a government cannot rule against a majority in the Folketing
- Step 1: In 1901, King Christian IX appointed the first government backed by the parliamentary majority (Venstre) under J.H. Deuntzer, firmly establishing the principle of negative parliamentarism. Answer: The formal recognition of parliamentarism: a government cannot rule against a majority in the Folketing. Why not the others: The monarchy was preserved, the voting age in 1901 remained 30 for men, and unicameralism arrived with the 1953 constitution.
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